Save to Pinterest A playful and healthy vegetable platter arranged to resemble the Grinchs face, perfect for holiday gatherings and kids parties.
This platter always brings smiles and adds a festive touch to our family gatherings especially during the holidays
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Sugar snap peas: 2 cups
- English cucumber: 1 large, sliced into rounds
- Green bell pepper: 1, sliced into strips
- Green grapes: 1 cup
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 small (for eyes)
- Black olive: 1 large (for pupils)
- Cherry tomatoes: ½ cup (for hat and mouth)
- Red bell pepper: 3-4 slices (for hat and mouth)
- Cauliflower florets: 2-3 (for hat trim)
- Carrot: 1 small (for nose and facial accents)
- Ranch or hummus dip: 1 cup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter, outline the Grinchs face shape using broccoli florets, leaving space at the top for the Santa hat.
- Step 2:
- Fill the face area inside the outline with cucumber rounds and sugar snap peas in an even layer.
- Step 3:
- Create the Grinchs eyebrows, cheekbones, and chin accents using thin strips of green bell pepper and carrot.
- Step 4:
- Form the Santa hat at the top of the face with cherry tomatoes and red bell pepper slices, adding cauliflower florets for the hat trim.
- Step 5:
- For the eyes, cut two oval shapes from the yellow bell pepper and place them where the eyes should be. Slice the black olive into small rounds and position in the center of each yellow oval for pupils.
- Step 6:
- Use a small carrot piece or a grape tomato for the nose.
- Step 7:
- Arrange thin strips of red bell pepper or cherry tomato halves to shape the Grinchs mischievous smile.
- Step 8:
- Scatter green grapes around the outer edges for extra color and snacking.
- Step 9:
- Serve with ranch or hummus dip on the side.
Save to Pinterest This platter is always a favorite at family parties bringing delight and healthy snacking all around
Required Tools
Large serving platter paring knife small bowls for dip
Allergen Information
Contains possible dairy if using ranch dip May contain sulfites in olives check dip ingredients for allergens Always double-check labels for gluten or other allergen contamination
Nutritional Information
Calories 65 Total Fat 1.5 g Carbohydrates 13 g Protein 2.5 g per serving
Save to Pinterest Arrange veggies carefully for the best resemblance and enjoy this festive healthy snack
Common Recipe Questions
- → What vegetables create the Grinch’s face outline?
Broccoli florets form the shape of the Grinch’s face, providing a green and textured border.
- → How is the Santa hat represented on the platter?
Cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper slices, and cauliflower florets are combined to depict the festive Santa hat at the top.
- → What adds detail to the eyes on the platter?
Yellow bell pepper ovals serve as the eyes, with black olive slices placed in the center as pupils.
- → Are there suggestions for dip pairings?
Ranch or hummus dips work well as accompaniment, offering creamy contrast to the fresh vegetables.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, the platter is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free. Using hummus instead of ranch can make it vegan.
- → What tools are needed to prepare this platter?
A large serving platter, paring knife, and small bowls for dip presentation are recommended.